Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!
Who We Are
At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.
As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on time delivery targets are met. This role oversees hourly production employees, manages workflow, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor partners closely with maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain to maintain an efficient and safe manufacturing environment.
This role will be part of planned development for future operations leaders who will gain experience in various manufacturing roles in the plant.
What To Expect
Leadership & People Management
- Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to meet performance expectations.
- Conduct daily shift meetings, assign tasks, and ensure proper staffing.
- Manage attendance, discipline, and performance evaluations in alignment with company policies.
- Promote a positive, safe, and collaborative team culture.
Production Operations
- Oversee daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
- Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and OEE.
- Ensure compliance with production schedules and adjust work assignments as needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including shift reports and production records.
Quality & Safety Assurance
- Enforce adherence to quality standards, SOPs, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.
- Support root-cause investigations into production, quality, or safety issues.
- Conduct safety audits, promote safe work practices, and ensure OSHA compliance.
- Drive corrective actions to eliminate hazards or inefficiencies.
Continuous Improvement
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S principles to optimize workflow and reduce waste.
- Recommend process improvements and assist with implementation.
- Support cross-functional projects to improve quality, cost, and throughput.
Equipment & Materials Management
- Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and reliability.
- Monitor inventory levels, material flow, and job changeovers.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment utilization and reduce setup time.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BS) in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including internships
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production metrics, and workflow optimization.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, technical problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Working knowledge of OSHA and quality compliance standards/systems.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high volume manufacturing or a similar production setting.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or CI certification.
- Experience with 5S and continuous improvement practices
- Experience in team building, leadership, and change management
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees
- Experience with continuous flow manufacturing and labor-paced production
- Experience in a "made-to-order" environment a plus.
- Demonstrated integrity, flexibility, sound judgment, and critical thinking skills
- Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with industrial equipment.
- Experience with SPC, OEE tracking, or similar metrics platforms.
Work Environment
- Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and variable temperatures.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25--40 lbs as needed.
- May require occasional overtime or shift flexibility based on production demands.
Benefits of Working with Associated Materials
- Competitive Wage
- Opportunity for growth
- Long standing business model in a changing market
- Premier company culture
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K Matching
- Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
- Discount programs
About Us
When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.
Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better
Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.
Additional Information
The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.
Preferred QualificationsStrong consideration given to bilingual candidates!
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Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including internships
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production metrics, and workflow optimization
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, technical problem solving and decision-making skills
- Working knowledge of OSHA and quality compliance standards/systems
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25-40 lbs as needed; occasional overtime or shift flexibility
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field
- Experience in high volume manufacturing or a similar production setting
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification
- Experience with 5S and continuous improvement practices
- Experience in team building, leadership, and change management
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees
- Experience with continuous flow manufacturing and labor-paced production
- Experience in a made-to-order environment
- Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with industrial equipment
- Experience with SPC, OEE tracking, or similar metrics platforms
- Strong consideration given to bilingual candidates
What We Do
Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products across North America. As the manufacturing arm of Associated Materials, LLC, AMI manages a portfolio of premier brands including Gentek, ASCEND, Alpine, and Preservation. The company provides innovative and sustainable solutions, such as siding, cladding, windows, and metal products, for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets.
